MUSIC AND SOCIETY IN THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES

This article examines the role of music in society, its formation, and development during the early medieval period in Central Asia and Uzbekistan. The study analyzes musical practices in religious, social, and cultural life, the role of instrumental and vocal performance, and the transmission of oral traditions across generations. The article highlights the social functions of music, its aesthetic and spiritual significance, and its place in religious and secular ceremonies. The findings provide valuable insights for musicologists, historians, and ethnographers as a source for understanding ancient musical heritage.本文探讨了中世纪早期中亚与乌兹别克斯坦境内音乐的社会功能、形成与发展历程。本研究分析了宗教、社会与文化生活中的音乐实践、器乐与声乐表演的作用，以及代际间口头音乐传统的传承路径。 本文着重阐明了音乐的社会功能、美学与精神价值，及其在宗教与世俗仪式中的地位。本研究成果可为音乐学家、历史学家与民族志学者探究古代音乐遗产提供极具价值的参考依据。